What are UMTS Protocol Test Equipments : Top Manufacturers

UMTS protocol test equipment is used to verify, analyze, and validate signaling procedures, protocol compliance, interoperability, and network performance in UMTS/WCDMA communication systems. These tools help device manufacturers, network operators, and test laboratories ensure reliable operation of mobile devices and network infrastructure before commercial deployment. The popular manufacturers of testing equipments are Rohde & Schwarz, Agilent, Anritsu, and more.

Rohde & Schwarz

Model: CMW500

The CMW500 is a well-known Wideband Radio Communication Tester. It is ideal for testing wireless devices of different standards/technologies as listed below:

• GSM Mobile station test
• WCDMA Mobile station (UE) test
• LTE Mobile station test
• Bluetooth, GPS, DVB, FM STEREO RADIO, WLAN, WiMAX (MS/BS)
• TD-SCDMA UE test (Mobile Station Test)
• CDMA2000® 1 x RTT specifications for Mobile station testing
• CDMA2000® 1 x EV-DO specifications for Access Terminal testing

Anritsu

Model: MD8480C

The Anritsu MD8480C is ideal for UE testing for W-CDMA/HSPA/HSPA Evolution. It also supports GSM/GPRS/EGPRS standards.

Model: MD8475A Signaling Tester

The MD8475A is used as a Base Station Simulator for mobile testing. It supports LTE FDD (2x2 MIMO), W-CDMA/HSPA/HSPA Evolution, GSM/(E)GPRS, CDMA2000® 1X/1xEV-DO Rev.A standards.

References

• 3GPP TS 34.123-1, User Equipment (UE) conformance specification; Part 1: Protocol conformance specification

Summary

UMTS protocol test equipment validates signaling, protocol compliance, and interoperability in WCDMA networks. Leading manufacturers provide protocol analyzers and test platforms for mobile devices, network infrastructure, and telecommunications testing.